Code 3 Driving

Question 1

Code 3 driving is a police tactic used in responding to an emergency. ______________, ______________, and ______________ are important elements of a code 3 response that ensure officers are maximizing safety while minimizing risks.

Answer 1

Good Judgement, communication, and coordination

Question 2

Code 1: normal response

Answer 2

Must obey all traffic laws and rules

Question 3

Code 2 : Non emergency

Answer 3

Lights only may be used
To stop violators
Upon arriving in an area where the use of the siren may signal suspects
To signal other motorists of traffic hazards when an officer is moving at a slow speed in traffic
when approved by a sergeant or above during an authorized motorcade

Question 4

Officers responding to non emergency calls will not use emergency lights and/or siren for the ____-__________

Answer 4

Sole purpose of crossing intersections

Question 5

Code 3

Answer 5

Emergency lights and siren, emergency response driving

Question 6

Emergency response driving will not exceed posted speed limit by more than _____________

Answer 6

20 MPH

Question 7

Officers may respond code 3 when

Answer 7

Imminent danger to citizens and the officers arrival might save lives
Another officer requires assistance to control a volatile situation
Reliable information exists of a felony crime in progress
Pursuits

Question 8

In response to code 3 driving
Field supervisors will

Answer 8

Monitor respective radio channels to ensure strict adherence to this policy and will cancel or direct code 3 responses as warranted.